Holland Shipyards has converted an inland vessel into a trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) now named Taruma. Starting with a standard inland vessel, the shipyard engineered and installed advanced dredging equipment, such as a complete drag arm system, jet monitors, and a complete jet pump and dredge pump system.
The complete conversion of the vessel included significant structural modifications. Holland Shipyards ensured that the TSHD Taruma met all operational requirements and exceeded expectations during its trials.
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The result is a 1300 m3 hopper dredger, capable of pumping 2500 m3/h (mixed) with a dredging depth ranging from 8 to 17 metres. With versatile discharging options, including a shore connection, rainbow nozzle and bottom doors, the Taruma is ready to tackle the most demanding dredging tasks.
Photos by Holland Shipyards.
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